The police have deployed a dedicated investigation team of 28 members to formally investigate the recent hacking incidents involving financial institutions.
The National Police Agency announced on October 6 that the case has been registered under the Information and Communications Network Act. Following preliminary investigations that began on October 2, the police confirmed objective facts and transitioned to a formal investigation.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, the National Police Agency designated the Cyber Terror Response Team to lead the investigation. The team, consisting of four units and a total of 28 members, will focus on the case under the leadership of the Cyber Terror Response Division Chief.
The police are also reviewing whether to notify the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency. They have determined that the affected financial institutions do not fall under the category of critical national infrastructure, thus not requiring notification under the Information and Communications Network Act. However, if the compromised systems are classified as electronic financial infrastructure, they may need to notify under the Electronic Financial Transactions Act, prompting the police to seek a legal interpretation from the Financial Services Commission.
The National Police Agency stated, "We will conduct a swift and thorough investigation in close cooperation with relevant agencies to alleviate public concerns."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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